Lead Software Engineer I
PowerSchool Group LLC11 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$93k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software engineering projects and contribute to planning, scoping, estimation, architecture, and execution.
- Develop and maintain scalable, performant, reliable software using languages such as TypeScript, Java, C#, and Python.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to improve applications and make technical tradeoffs.
- Use AI-assisted development, analysis, testing, and automation tools to improve productivity and software quality.
- Conduct code reviews, identify and resolve bugs, and optimize existing systems.
- Contribute across design, development, testing, deployment, and other software development lifecycle phases.
- Evaluate and govern AI solutions with consideration for security, performance, and maintainability.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and help lead complex coding projects independently.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant and related work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent education or experience; additional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as TypeScript, Java, C#, or Python.
- Experience leading complex coding projects with minimal or no oversight.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, debugging, or documentation.
- Knowledge of software design principles, patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
- SQL and database experience.
- Familiarity with OWASP threats and mitigation techniques.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage a heavy workload, handle interruptions, adapt to change, and work with minimal oversight.
- Passion for mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
- Familiarity with Kanban methodologies and relevant tools is preferred.
- Understanding of the education technology industry is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan.
- Generous parental leave.
- Unrestricted paid time off through the Discretionary Time Off program.
- Wellness program including ClassPass and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional pet insurance, identity theft protection, student debt repayment, and prepaid legal coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Occasional travel of 5–10% is required, with possible increased frequency during peak periods.
- The position is subject to company on-call policies and may require work outside normal business hours.
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